Latvia is a scenic country in Europe not just famous for its sandy coasts and rugged mountainsides but now, for its exciting higher education opportunities. In an unprecedented move in the higher education sector, you can now apply to study in prestigious Latvian universities without taking the IELTS; a challenging English language test mandatory for students keen on studying abroad.
If you’ve been dreaming of studying and exploring Europe without as many obstacles in the way, now’s your chance!
Choose from a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s degrees
While you may think there’s a catch to studying in Europe without taking the IELTS, you’ll soon understand that this is simply one of those rare opportunities that aren’t too good to be true.
In reputed Latvian universities like the Riseba University, Riga Technical University, Liepaja University and others, you can now undertake bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a wide range of subjects including hospitality, business administration, engineering, economics, IT management and more.
For the full list of universities and degree courses, including foundation programmes, call our team at The Visa Centre on 0777 633 933 (English), 0771 066 388 (Sinhala) or 0777 633 955 (Tamil) for more information.
What are the admission requirements for Latvian universities?
If rigorous admission guidelines have thrown you off applying to study abroad and chasing your dreams, this is a chance to take a bold decision in a new and exciting direction.
To study at Latvian universities, the academic requirement is a minimum score of 55% at your last stage of education. If you’re willing to take the IELTS, you need a minimum score of 5.5 on each band of the test for a bachelor’s degree or 6.0 for a master’s programme.
In lieu of the IELTS, your university of choice will conduct a Skype interview with you to assess your eligibility as a degree candidate. What’s more is that Latvian universities accept a study gap of up to 12 years.
What can I do on the weekends?
Fortunately, there’s plenty of amazing things to do on the weekends or any day free of lectures and assignments.
Sharing borders with Sweden, Estonia, Lithuania, and Russia and bordering the Baltic Sea, Latvia is a stunning European country with a population a little over 1.5 million people.
Its capital, Riga, is believed to be home to the most extensive collection of Art Nouveau buildings in the world. Enriched with art, culture, and sport while thriving as the country’s commercial hub, you can explore Riga on the weekends and explore novel experiences while forging lifelong bonds with friends.
With the Schengen visa, you can even head out of the country via train or through personal means of transport and explore the rest of Europe! There’s much to see and do and the Schengen visa gives you access to a number of other amazing adventures, especially in Sweden.
Beyond exploring, did you know that Latvia also has one of the fastest internet speeds in the world? Talk about movie marathons on the weekend!
How do I begin the process of studying in Latvia?
The first step is to choose a visa consultant who can give you trustworthy and accurate advice. Understanding the finer details of international education agreements like this takes skill, knowledge and experience: Three things any trusted visa consultant needs to have.
At The Visa Centre, we have 21 years of experience liaising with foreign universities and higher education agencies and coordinating fantastic opportunities for students who want to study abroad. The opportunity to study in Latvia without having to sit for the IELTS is just one of them.
Study in Latvia without the IELTS – consult The Visa Centre for more information!
If you’ve struggled to meet the requirements of the IELTS, there’s no reason why this should prevent you from embarking on higher studies abroad.
Speak to our team at The Visa Centre for more information on how you can begin your new adventure in Latvia! We even help you find the perfect university and degree.